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Pennsylvania recorded 1,127 traffic fatalities in 2024 — the second lowest since 1928 — per PennDOT. Allegheny County consistently accounts for approximately 7 to 9 percent of statewide crash totals and fatalities, ranking second only to Philadelphia per PennDOT crash data. I-376 through the Parkway East, Penn Avenue through East Pittsburgh, and the Liberty Bridge approaches are among Pittsburgh's most crash-prone corridors. Insurance companies begin working to minimize what they pay you immediately after a crash. TopDog fights to get you every dollar you deserve.
From Penn Avenue through East Pittsburgh and Homewood to I-376 through the Parkway East to the Northside corridors — we know where Pittsburgh's most dangerous crashes happen and how to build a case around them. When our clients end up at UPMC Presbyterian after a serious crash, we know what that treatment means for the value of your case. Those accidents cause real damage to Pittsburgh families and we fight to get injured people the care and money they deserve.
Insurance companies operating across Allegheny County often use delay, deny, and lowball tactics from the moment your claim comes in. They will also use your Limited Tort election to limit your right to sue for pain and suffering. Port Authority bus or City of Pittsburgh vehicle cases require written notice within 6 months. We know how to leverage the justice system in Allegheny County courts to fight back for what you may be owed.
IMPORTANT PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL INFORMATION — CAR ACCIDENTS
Statute of Limitations: 2 years from the accident date (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524).
Government Vehicle (Critical): Port Authority bus, City of Pittsburgh vehicle, or any government entity vehicle involvement requires written notice within 6 months (42 Pa. C.S. § 5522). Miss this and your government entity claim may be permanently barred.
Full Tort vs. Limited Tort (Critical — Pennsylvania's Defining Car Insurance Rule): Your right to sue for pain and suffering depends on the tort option selected when you bought car insurance. Full tort: unrestricted right to sue for all damages including pain and suffering. Limited tort: restricted to economic damages — medical bills and lost wages — unless injuries meet the serious injury threshold: death, serious impairment of body function, or permanent serious disfigurement (75 Pa. C.S. § 1702). Limited tort does not apply if the at-fault driver was uninsured, driving under the influence, or the vehicle was registered out of state.
PIP / First-Party Benefits: Pennsylvania requires minimum $5,000 PIP. File with your own insurer first for medical bills, regardless of fault.
Comparative Negligence: Modified comparative negligence — 51% bar (42 Pa. C.S. § 7102).
Insurance Minimums: $15,000 per person / $30,000 per accident / $5,000 property damage (75 Pa. C.S. § 1702).
This is a brief summary of commonly applied laws in the jurisdiction. There are often different laws that apply to different circumstances. Once you hire TopDog, your attorney will advise you on the applicable laws.
Insurance companies may make early low offers — and will aggressively use your Limited Tort election to limit your right to sue for pain and suffering. They may delay, deny, and lowball. TopDog fights to protect your full right to recover.
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Call us or fill out our form — getting started takes about 5 minutes. Tell us what happened. We'll review your information and get back to you fast to discuss your case. No pressure.
Get medical attention and document everything — your health comes first. Keep records of every doctor visit, every bill, every day you missed work or could not do what you normally do.
Do not talk to insurance without us. They may use delay, deny, and lowball tactics from the moment you pick up the phone. Anything you say can be used to reduce what you are owed. Let TopDog handle them.
Time Is Critical
In Pennsylvania you have 2 years from the accident to file — but Port Authority or city vehicle cases require written notice within 6 months. Your tort election directly affects your right to sue for pain and suffering. Call TopDog now. This is a general summary — deadlines vary. Contact TopDog Law to confirm what may apply in your situation.
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